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Intel Pentium OverDrive Installation Manual

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  • Page 2 Copyright © 1996 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel Corporation 5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124-6497 Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this guide. Nor does Intel make any commitment to update the information herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..................4 Before You Begin................4 Installation Steps ................5 Demonstration and Diagnostics Diskette ........18 Troubleshooting ................19 Getting Help ................. 26 Warranty ..................28 Explanation of symbols used in this guide: This symbol indicates a NOTE. Notes are items of special interest that pertain to the section or procedure you are reading.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Pentium OverDrive processor. Follow the owner's manual procedure if it is available. If your computer owner's manual does not have a special section covering Pentium OverDrive processor installation, use this manual. In general, you need to accomplish the following during installation: 1.

  • Page 5: Installation Steps

    Step 1 - Install the diskette software and view the animated demo. Intel includes a Demonstration and Diagnostics Diskette with your OverDrive processor. The diskette contains two portions: • a demonstration to guide you through the OverDrive processor installation procedure.
  • Page 6 For Windows 95 users: From the task bar, select Start From the Start menu, select Run and at the prompt type: \SETUP To begin the demonstration after installing the software: For DOS users: Go to the odp_util directory and type: overdriv For Windows NT users: Go to the odp_util directory and...
  • Page 7 Step 2 - Ground yourself, then unplug computer and remove cover. To prevent damage from static discharge to the OverDrive processor and to your computer, touch the metal back or side panel of your computer’s system unit to ground yourself. Then, turn off the computer and any attached equipment (such as a printer), unplug the power cord, and remove the cover from the computer.
  • Page 8 Step 3 - Find your system's current Pentium processor. You must remove the original Intel Pentium processor in your system and install the Pentium OverDrive processor in that socket. Penium processor with fan heatsink and fan power cable attached to...
  • Page 9 OverDrive processor. However, some systems use a socket without a handle, a LIF (Low Insertion Force) socket. If the socket in your system does not have a handle, Intel strongly recommends you take your system to a quali- fied professional for OverDrive processor installation.
  • Page 10 Step 5 now. You do not need the fan, fan cable or any clips to install the Pentium OverDrive processor. After removing, store these parts with your original processor. Removing A Fan Heatsink Some systems use a fan heatsink with a fan power cable attached.
  • Page 11 Removing Heatsink Clips If the heatsink is clipped to the socket, remove the clip by pressing down and unfastening it from the tab on the socket. Be sure to hold your hand over the clip while unfastening it to prevent it from flying loose. Heatsink clip surrounds fan and hooks to socket tabs.
  • Page 12 Some manufacturers use a thermal compound, also called thermal grease, to adhere the heatsink to the processor. When you remove the heatsink from the processor, take care not to get any thermal grease residue on your hands or the system components. Thermal grease is a conductive material and can damage your system if it gets on socket pinholes, processor pins, or other components.
  • Page 13 Step 5—Open the socket handle and remove the existing processor from the socket. Open the socket by moving the handle completely to a 90 degree upright position. Be sure the socket is completely open. Very little force is required to open the socket handle. Do not use excessive force. Your computer’s motherboard should not bend while opening the socket.
  • Page 14 There is only one way the Pentium OverDrive processor fits in the socket. When the Pentium OverDrive is aligned correctly, the corner with the proces- sor speed mark corresponds to the socket corner next to the number in the socket label.
  • Page 15 Step 7—Insert the processor directly into the socket and close the socket handle. Once the pins and pin holes are properly aligned, gently insert the processor into the socket. You should not need to apply force to insert the processor in the socket.
  • Page 16 Step 8—Start your computer and run your computer's setup program. Put the cover back on the system unit. Reconnect all the cables and cords, and plug the power cord into the wall outlet. Turn on your computer. If your computer requires it, run the computer’s setup or configuration program.
  • Page 17 When the Main Menu appears, select “Intel OverDrive Processor Diagnos- tics.” If the diagnostic utilities program tells you the Pentium OverDrive processor is not operating correctly or if you do not obtain any performance increase, see the Troubleshooting section to determine possible problems. If you cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact your dealer for assistance.

  • Page 18: Demonstration And Diagnostics Diskette

    Removing the Software Files From Your Hard Disk Once you have installed and tested the Pentium OverDrive processor, you can delete the demonstration and post-install diagnostic software from your hard disk. To remove the software, follow these instructions:...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    • Does your computer require you to run its setup program? Check your computer owner's manual or contact your dealer to verify. • If your Pentium OverDrive processor passes all the diagnostic tests, but you still don't see a speed improvement, contact Intel Customer...
  • Page 20 OverDrive processor does not support dual processing. However, if your two socket system is being used in a single processing mode, you can upgrade your system with the Pentium OverDrive processor. To install: 1. Remove the original processor from the socket. Refer to p. 10-13 for more information on removing the original processor.
  • Page 21 Your computer boots up and runs normally for a few minutes, then hangs up or shuts down. • Is the Pentium OverDrive processor socket handle fully locked? • Recheck your installation — is the Pentium OverDrive processor fully inserted? • Did you set the jumpers or system switches correctly, as described in your computer owner's manual? •...
  • Page 22 Your OverDrive processor fan is not working. • Is the fan fully seated? The OverDrive processor fan is powered from three power connections on the processor top. To ensure your fan is fully seated: 1. Ground yourself by touching the metal on your computer. Limiting your movements during installation reduces static electricity, which can damage the part and your system.
  • Page 23 CPU identification information. The Pentium OverDrive processor feels hot. • It is normal for the Pentium OverDrive processor to generate heat while operating. Caution: Many chips in your computer, including the Pentium OverDrive processor, can actually become hot enough to cause mild skin burns if handled after operating for several hours.
  • Page 24 Your system uses OS/2 WARP or OS/2 2.1 and you are having trouble loading or running the Diagnostics and Demonstration diskette. • To successfully load the Diagnostics and Demonstration diskette, complete the following steps: 1. Modify the C:\config.sys file: a. Invoke the OS/2 system editor, as indicated in the OS/2 system manual.
  • Page 25 Pentium OverDrive processor. • In most systems, the jumper and switch settings for the original Pentium processor and the Pentium OverDrive processor are the same. How- ever, in some cases, you may need to specifically configure your system for a Pentium OverDrive processor. Your computer owner's manual or your system manufacturer should have the correct settings for your system.

  • Page 26: Getting Help

    Getting Help Here are some easy ways to reach Intel Customer Support. Call FaxBack, the Intel automated fax delivery service. If you have a touch-tone phone and a fax machine or a faxmodem board, you can get a copy of anything in our customer support library — the same product and technical information we use ourselves! In the U.S.
  • Page 27 Call the Intel TalkBack Service. If you have a touch-tone phone, you can automatically listen to solutions to the most common problems right on the phone. In the U.S. and Canada: 1-800-368-3160 From anywhere: 503-264-7777 Talk to a Customer Support Technician.
  • Page 28 Intel warrants that the OverDrive® processor, if properly used and installed, will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will substantially conform to Intel’s publicly available specifications for a period of three (3) years after the date the OverDrive processor was purchased.

  • Page 29: Warranty

    You must use the original packaging or the equivalent, and you must pay the postage. Intel may require you to verify that you are the original end user purchaser of the OverDrive processor. Intel may elect to replace or repair the OverDrive processor with either a new or reconditioned product.